{"product_id":"rakei-jordan-wallflower-blk-vinyl-lp-505442911963","title":"Jordan Rakei - Wallflower [LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWallflower introverted, misunderstood, sensitive, strange and seemingly unknowable. Newly signed to Ninja Tune, Jordan Rakei has battled his inner demons and written an inspirational, soul-stirring record in the process. Titled \u0026amp; Wallflower \u0026amp; which will be released on 22nd September 2017. At only 25, the multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer - born in New Zealand to a Kiwi mother and father from the Cook Islands - is a rare talent whose distinct take on soul captures a sonic and emotional awareness many artists spend their entire careers chasing. He writes with a maturity and flair that belies his years and new album \u0026amp; Wallflower \u0026amp; sees Jordan edging beyond the peripheries of the genial, often sun-flecked sound his fans have come to know him for. On \u0026amp; Wallflower \u0026amp; the focus is on live instrumentation - but the groove and the cadence are unmistakable, framing soul and jazz in a truly vibrant oeuvre that simultaneously recalls his predecessors The Roots and peers The Internet, Nick Hakim and Hiatus Kaiyote. Jordan considers Wallflower his most personal work yet - it's an emotive opus inspired by his own struggles with introversion and anxiety. Sonically lush and complex, yet lyrically relatable and unguarded, listeners are offered a glimpse into the mind and artistry of a musician who grapples with his own self-image and fears every day. On 'Sorceress' (recently supremely reworked by Photay) the ego is personified as a sinister and controlling spirit figure led by equal parts understated ethereal guitar and Jordan's superb multi-layered vocals. New single 'Nerve', featuring Dave Okumu of The Invisible on guitar, is upbeat and incites a sense of renewal as its lyrics call out the fallacies within self-constructed paradigms. Elsewhere, the ska-tinged 'Clues Blues' is laced with trombone and saxophone by Ahmad Dayes and Wayne Francis II from South London pillars United Vibrations. In many ways Wallflower is a direct emotional response to his new surroundings and is undoubtedly testament to Jordan's personal strength, drive and overriding passion for his art as well as a reflection of his openness and eagerness to reach out and explore London's fertile music underground. It cements not only his importance as a contemporary, and truly exhilarating, soul voice on the international stage, but hisVinyl is 2LP 180g heavyweight black vinyl in artworked paper sleeves housed in a 5mm spined gatefold outer sleeve. Artwork by Stuart Hardie. Includes MP3 download code.A limited edition 2LP 180g heavyweight CLEAR vinyl version will be exclusive to indie stores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye To Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorceress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNerve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoodbyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClues Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical Coincidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiding Place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWallflower (Feat. Kaya Thomas-Dyke)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"503","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":50791986495784,"sku":"505442911963","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/3833\/7576\/files\/3704824.jpg?v=1763992363","url":"https:\/\/waterloorecords.com\/products\/rakei-jordan-wallflower-blk-vinyl-lp-505442911963","provider":"Waterloo Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}